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Safety move secures fall in accident victims
THE number of young people injured in vehicles on Peterborough roads has fallen by more than a third since the launch of the For My Girlfriend drink-drive campaign a decade ago.
Last year, 152 people aged 17 to 25 were injured on Peterborough roads compared to 240 casualties in 2002.
An annual For My Girlfriend crash reconstruction has been staged locally by Peterborough City Council and emergency services with students at Peterborough Regional College for the past 10 years.
Clair George, road safety officer for SaferPeterborough partnership, said: “For My Girlfriend shows the terrible dangers and consequences of driving irresponsibly.
“One of the key priorities of the SaferPeterborough road safety action plan is to reduce the number of young drivers and passengers aged 17 to 25 who are killed or seriously injured on Peterborough roads.
“Young drivers have the tendency to drive too quickly and to over-estimate their driving ability. They are also vulnerable to peer pressure.”
For My Girlfriend is one of a number of initiatives delivered in a bid to reduce casualties in the 17 to 25 age group and influence their driving attitude and behaviour.
These include a young driver education day, theatre in education productions and media campaigns.
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